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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 295 Joined: 30-July 05 Member No.: 833  |
not able to autocross for nearly 2 months stinks, Im missing it real bad already caught myself "looking ahead "cutting the grass on sat it's going to be a long winter. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant.gif)
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Nov 16 2006, 12:09 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
I hear ya. We have a four month "break" in this area.
Just like last year and the year before, by the end of the season I'm breathing down the neck of FTD on raw time. Next spring, after a winter of driving mostly pickup trucks on dark, wet roads, I will once again have my head firmly planted where the sun doesn't shine and be driving like a drunken gorilla. |
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Nov 16 2006, 01:40 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
The joys of living in CA..... year round track days (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif)
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Nov 16 2006, 03:21 PM
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Collo Rosso Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,220 Joined: 3-August 05 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 839 |
I kinda like having the winter off. I could autocross around here in the winter, but I usually don't.
I'll probably have one stinker event at a test 'n tune, then I'll be good to go. Although...now that I have an AWD car I might have to see if I can go up to a snowy event if we end up having any. That could be fun! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 359 Joined: 7-February 04 Member No.: 183 |
QUOTE (BigEnos @ Nov 16 2006, 10:21 AM)  I kinda like having the winter off. I could autocross around here in the winter, but I usually don't. I'll probably have one stinker event at a test 'n tune, then I'll be good to go. Although...now that I have an AWD car I might have to see if I can go up to a snowy event if we end up having any. That could be fun! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) What sort of AWD car? FWIW, I'm actually in the process of demodding and selling my Evo. Somehow the Evo and I just never completely clicked. Glad I didn't sell my Camaro when I got the Evo! I'm also glad to have the winter off to do things with the car and stop the bleeding on entry fees and such. I am happy that the off season is so much shorter here in the mid-Atlantic area than it was when I lived outside of Boston. This post has been edited by SM95Z28: Nov 16 2006, 06:06 PM |
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Nov 16 2006, 06:39 PM
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Collo Rosso Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,220 Joined: 3-August 05 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 839 |
QUOTE (SM95Z28 @ Nov 16 2006, 11:51 AM) QUOTE (BigEnos @ Nov 16 2006, 10:21 AM) I kinda like having the winter off. I could autocross around here in the winter, but I usually don't. I'll probably have one stinker event at a test 'n tune, then I'll be good to go. Although...now that I have an AWD car I might have to see if I can go up to a snowy event if we end up having any. That could be fun! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) What sort of AWD car? FWIW, I'm actually in the process of demodding and selling my Evo. Somehow the Evo and I just never completely clicked. Glad I didn't sell my Camaro when I got the Evo! I'm also glad to have the winter off to do things with the car and stop the bleeding on entry fees and such. I am happy that the off season is so much shorter here in the mid-Atlantic area than it was when I lived outside of Boston. 2001 BMW 330xi Really is the GF's car, but I get to pimp it once in a while. Evos are cool, but damn I don't think I could tolerate the online community of Evo drivers (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Nov 16 2006, 06:54 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Nov 16 2006, 08:40 AM) The joys of living in CA..... year round track days (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) Yeah baby!!!! |
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Nov 16 2006, 07:23 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
I'm glad to have winter off for a while, but one third of a year is a bit long.
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Nov 16 2006, 07:33 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303 |
Heck - winter are the events where we have the best attendance! Everyone is in long sleeves and jeans all day. In fact, our RR season runs Oct-Mar. No summers.
Come on 50*F days!! |
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Nov 16 2006, 09:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 919 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Northern NY Member No.: 66 |
QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Nov 16 2006, 02:33 PM) Heck - winter are the events where we have the best attendance! Everyone is in long sleeves and jeans all day. In fact, our RR season runs Oct-Mar. No summers. Come on 50*F days!! Matt I can agree with you on that. We were down there in April it was 90+ with the worst Humidity I have have seen. Winters are great around here. I keep sharp by Drifting during the snow storms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) Then on too trail riding a snowmobile. Its just like a road course but with snow and ice. You learn too early or late Apex. Trail Braking is always fun. What it means to have some push and be loose!! And power on Oversteer is a blast.. Screw it up and trees are within 3-4 ft or less on the trail!! So you have to get it correct. John |
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Nov 16 2006, 09:36 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 220 Joined: 17-June 05 Member No.: 778 |
Our(midwest division) last autocross is this weekend. Im chairing the event and hope to go out with a bang. Im not leaving till my tires are corded!
We usually finish first part of Nov. and don't start till the end of March. I agree with others, the vacation from autcross is a good time to relax |
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Nov 16 2006, 11:10 PM
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Mr. 3rd Place Group: Advanced Members Posts: 537 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Rindge, NH Member No.: 32 |
Getting settled in for a six month off season in New England. On the bright side, we get a lot of time for car prep....
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Nov 16 2006, 11:49 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,277 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
QUOTE (Jeff97FST/A @ Nov 16 2006, 06:10 PM) On the bright side, we get a lot of time for car prep.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) Yep... if you have a garage, which I don't! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) I want to paint the car this winter and will probably prime one panel at a time under a crappy version of this. I have to agree with 198ESP (I think we met at a NASA autocross once), it will be a LONG winter. |
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Nov 17 2006, 05:40 AM
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I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727 |
I don't know how you guys make it thru winter. I have 1 track day and two more auto-x's before the end of the year.
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Nov 17 2006, 10:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 603 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 70 |
It's time to pull out GT4 and the Logitech steering wheel. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/gr_driving3.gif)
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Nov 17 2006, 12:20 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
I kinda like the break (not from driving), but for getting large projects done on the car that usually can't get done in weeks between OT days. This winter, I'm already working on a full rollcage, !wiring, caliper rebuilds, driver cooling, more safety, front breather, front lexan, and a LOT of other things!
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Nov 17 2006, 01:24 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (axoid @ Nov 17 2006, 05:38 AM) It's time to pull out GT4 and the Logitech steering wheel. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/gr_driving3.gif) Coincidentally, GTR2 and a Logitech Momo wheel are on my Christmas list. Live For Speed actually has an autocross option, but I haven't figured out how to add any cones yet. I had a few minutes of fun laying out a course with tire marks, but I didn't manage a convincing chicago box (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The model airplane controller I'm using is less than ideal for the job. |
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Nov 17 2006, 01:47 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
QUOTE (Mojave @ Nov 17 2006, 12:40 AM) I don't know how you guys make it thru winter. I have 1 track day and two more auto-x's before the end of the year. I go shooting all winter long. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I actually like winter. |
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Nov 17 2006, 08:31 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 220 Joined: 17-June 05 Member No.: 778 |
colorado region(rocky mountain region?) has a winter series, i may have to zip over there this winter and check it out.
anyone from dallas here? Im only 6.5hrs away. whats it like there in the winter and do they have events all year long? |
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Nov 18 2006, 06:15 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
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